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Posting Number: req20889

Department: Computer Science

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions, including both Assistant and Associate Professor positions, in all areas of Computer Science. One of the positions is collaborative with the Statistics & Data Science Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP) and is expected to be in the general area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science.

The Department of Computer Science has a long history of research accomplishments, influential software distribution, and substantial external funding. The department currently has 18 tenure-track faculty and 11 teaching faculty. We offer three undergraduate degrees (B.S. and B.A in Computer Science and B.S. in Artificial Intelligence) and two graduate degrees (MS and PhD in Computer Science). Current research areas include algorithms, bioinformatics, compilers, computational geometry, databases, high-performance computing, machine learning, natural language processing, networks, operating systems, security, computer vision, and visualization. The department is in the College of Science, which includes other highly ranked departments such as Astronomy and Geosciences, with which Computer Science faculty actively collaborate.

As part of a Hispanic Serving Institution, the department is committed to addressing barriers in the field. We encourage applications from people who share our vision of bringing a transformational educational experience to our students and who are committed to anti-bias practices and mentoring under-represented students. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in their chosen fields.

The University of Arizona is located in the heart of Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona. The Tucson metro area has over one million people, has its own international airport, and is close to Phoenix with a population of over five million. It is surrounded by saguaros and 4 mountain ranges and has ample opportunities for leisure activities, including amazing biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving. Tucson is one of 49 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, and has a vibrant music and art scene.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The faculty member will develop and maintain a top-quality research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and perform service to the department, field, and wider community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the position start date.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 3

Contact Information for Candidates

Faculty Recruiting Committee Chair,

search@cs.arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

(1) Cover Letter (2) Curriculum Vitae (3) Research Statement (in "Additional Document" slot) (4) Teaching Statement (in "Additional Document" slot) (5) Reference Contact Information (in "Additional Document" slot), that lists contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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